For what length of time the self is fettered by this Karmic
bondage ? It is believed that the time duration of a karmic
bondage is automatically determined at the time when that bondage
is earned' and its length entirely depends upon the nature
and character of the karma done by us. However, the fruits of our
karmas would not necessarily come out for enjoyment soon or
during this very life. One may have to be confronted with these
fruits even in next life or lives. If the fruits of good karmas
predominate during a particular life the fruits of bad ones may
not come to surface soon, and vice versa.